Mr. Velasquez was inside his apartment when he received a call from his son, who stated he was having a confrontation with the suspect, the apartment security officer, in the parking lot. Velasquez grabbed a gun and left his apartment with several family members. Upon approaching the suspect, both the suspect and Velasquez exchanged gunfire. The suspect suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital in stable condition. Mr. Velasquez was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital. No other witnesses were injured.

JKS/JFC 11-14-11
Inc. # 146691411

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